题目内容
9.Since the 1970s,scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers.Brain-computer interface(BCI) technology could help people with disabilities to send orders to machines.Recently,two researchers,Jose Milan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic school in Lausanne,Switzerland,showed a small robotic wheelchair directed by a person's thoughts.
In the laboratory,Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand.He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.
"Our brain has billions of nerve cells.These send signals through the spinal cord (脊髓)to the muscles to give us the ability to move.But spinal cord injuries or other cases can prevent these weak signals from reaching the muscles,"Tavella says."Our system allows disabled people to communicate with the outside world and also to control machines."
The researchers designed a special cap for the user.This cap picks up the signals from the scalp(头皮) and sends them to a computer.The computer interprets the signals and commands the robotic wheelchair.The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path.They help the computer react to commands from the brain.
Prof.Milan,the team leader says his team has set two goals.One is testing with real patients,so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from.And the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.
32.How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory?D
A.By controlling his muscles.
B.By talking to the machine.
C.By moving his hand.
D.By using his mind.
33.Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5?C
A.scalp→computer→cap→wheelchair
B.computer→cap→scalp→wheelchair
C.scalp→cap→computer→wheelchair
D.cap→computer→scalp→wheelchair
34.The team will test with real patients toB.
A.make profits from them B.prove the technology useful to them
C.make them live longer D.learn about their physical condition
35.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?C
A.Switzerland,the BCI Research Center
B.New Findings About How the Human Brain Works
C.BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the Disabled
D.Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries.
分析 本文是一篇科教类阅读,属于说明文,主要讲述了大脑能不能直接和电脑机器连接起来并控制?最近科学家们研究出一种"脑控轮椅".病人戴上特定的帽子就可以通过思考和想法操控轮椅.也许这是一项福音.
解答 32.D 细节理解题.根据第三段第一行Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand.说明他只是在思考在想,故选D.
33.C 推理判断题.由倒数第二段The researchers designed a special cap for the user.This cap picks up the signals from the scalp(头皮) and sends them to a computer.The computer interprets the signals and commands the robotic wheelchair.The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path.They help the computer react to commands from the brain.可知,信号从头皮传到帽子,再由电脑控制轮椅.故选C.
34.B 细节理解题.根据文章倒数第二段The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories说明,团队将对真正的病人测试,证明该技术对他们有用的.故选B.
35.C 主旨大意题.文章讲述的是这种技术可以让人用意念来控制自己的行动,这对于那些残疾人是很都帮助的.故选C.
点评 本文是一篇科教类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,推理判断题,主旨大意题.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测
In a recent Wall Street Journal article,technology policy expert Alec Ross argued that,within a decade or so,we'll be able to communicate with one another via small earpieces with built-in microphones.That's because technological progress is extremely rapid.It's only a matter of time.Indeed,some parents are so convinced that this technology is imminent that they're wondering if their kids should even learn a second language.
It's true that an increase in the quantity and accuracy of the data loaded into computers will make them cleverer at translating"No es bueno dormir mucho"as"It's not good to sleep too much."Replacing a word with its equivalent (同义词)in the target language is actually the"easy part"of a translator's job.But even this seems to be a discouraging task for computers.
It's so difficult for computers because translation doesn't--or shouldn't--involve simply translating words,sentences or paragraphs.Rather,it's about translating meaning.And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression,humans have to interpret a mass of information at the same time.
Think about all the related clues that go into understanding an expression:volume,gesture,situation,and even your culture.All are likely to convey as much meaning as the words you use.
Therefore,we should be very skeptical of a machine that is unable to interpret the world around us.If people from different cultures can offend each other without realizing it,how can we expect a machine to do better?Unless engineers actually find a way to breathe a soul into a computer,undoubtedly when it comes to conveying and interpreting meaning using a natural language,a machine will never fully take our place.
51.What does the underlined word"imminent"i n Paragraph 2 probably mean?B
| A.Ready. | B.Approaching. | C.Helpful. | D.Advanced. |
A.Their data is not adequate enough.
B.The real meaning of words can vary.
C.Their accuracy needs big improvement.
D.A soul hasn't been breathed into them.
53.What view does the author hold about translation?A
A.Proper translation can be tough for humans.
B.Slight distinctions matter little in translation.
C.Some machines will interpret our world properly.
D.Culture deserves more attention than words used.
54.What is the best title for the text?D
A.An Expert's Precise Prediction
B.The Way of Translation
C.Who Will Be a Better Translator
D.Will Language Barrier Actually Fall
55.What is the author's attitude towards the modern technology?D
| A.Unclear. | B.Objective. | C.Optimistic. | D.Negative. |
| A. | daren't; does | B. | daren't; dare | ||
| C. | doesn't dare; dare | D. | dare not; dares |
I(44)A.How would I,unable to speak the language,totally unfamiliar with local geography or(45)A systems,set up interviews and do research?It seemed (46)C,and with considerable (47)BI sat down to write a letter begging off.Halfway through,a thought(48)Athrough my mind:you can't learn if you don't try.So I (49)Bthe assignment.
There were some bad (50)B.But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced (51)D.And ever since,I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote places,(52)Cguides or even advanced bookings,confident that somehow I will(53)B.
The(54)Ais that the new,the(55)C,is almost by definition scary.But each time you try something,you learn,and as the learning (56)Cup,the world opens to you.
I've learned to ski at 40,and (57)Dup the Rhine River in a balloon.And I know I'll (58)Adoing such things.It's braver or more(59)Bthan others.I'm not.But I'll accept anxiety as another name for(60)Dand I believe I can accomplish wonders.
| 41.A.wrong | B.alone | C.in | D.abroad |
| 42.A.airport | B.country | C.continent | D.city |
| 43.A.unsuitable | B.limited | C.unknown | D.recovered |
| 44.A.hesitated | B.discussed | C.complained | D.promoted |
| 45.A.transportation | B.medical | C.education | D.politics |
| 46.A.imaginary | B.mysterious | C.impossible | D.familiar |
| 47.A.preparation | B.regret | C.satisfaction | D.mercy |
| 48.A.ran | B.looked | C.saw | D.broke |
| 49.A.resisted | B.accepted | C.accomplished | D.distributed |
| 50.A.messages | B.moments | C.effects | D.works |
| 51.A.journalist | B.guide | C.explorer | D.traveler |
| 52.A.for | B.with | C.without | D.about |
| 53.A.quit | B.manage | C.arrive | D.prevent |
| 54.A.point | B.problem | C.interest | D.shock |
| 55.A.similar | B.traditional | C.different | D.creative |
| 56.A.brings | B.takes | C.piles | D.breaks |
| 57.A.rowed | B.ridden | C.overlooked | D.flown |
| 58.A.go on | B.give in | C.pass by | D.hand out |
| 59.A.dull | B.daring | C.excited | D.devoted |
| 60.A.worry | B.eagerness | C.adventure | D.challenge |
Mickey Avenue
Once you entered the Disneyland Park,Mickey Mouse and his friends gather along the street welcoming you.This place is also a busy bazaar where tourists can select varieties of goods and enjoy tasty snacks while wandering around.
Gardens of Imagination
It is the first garden-designed Disney park in the world,with bridges and paths connecting seven themed areas.Chinese Zodiac Mural (生肖壁画) in the Garden of the Twelve Friends turn the movie figures into twelve animal signs.Guests can try to find their own zodiac sign on the wall and take photos with it.
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Tomorrowland
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Admission Fee
| One-day Ticket | CNY370on ordinary days CNY499on weekends,public holidays,July and August |
| Two-day Ticket | A 5% discount on the basis of the original prize |
Children between 1and 1.4meters tall and seniors aged over 65 can enjoy a 25% discount on the ticket price.
1.What does the underlined word"bazaar"in Paragraph 2 probably mean?B
A.club B.market C.agency D.cottage
2.Where should you go if you're interested in traditional Chinese culture?C
A.Tomorrowland B.Mickey Avenue C.Gardens of Imagination D.Adventure Isle
3.How much is the admission for a young couple and their son (1.2m) on Sunday?D
A.CNY998.B.CNY1,122.75.C.CNY1,322.35.D.CNY1,372.25.